As you and your spouse are working out your child custody agreement and parenting plan, one of the things you're likely negotiating is where your children will spend holidays and vacations. While you're doing that, it's also essential to determine what, if any,...
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Why a prenup is wise if you bring assets or debt into marriage
If you're engaged, chances are that you've gotten differing views from family, friends and colleagues on whether or not you should get a prenuptial agreement. Some people may argue that you need to protect yourself and your assets should the marriage end in divorce....
Why you should consider the benefits of a living will
Everyone needs an estate plan, even Phoenix-area residents who do not have significant assets or great wealth. You may know that you could benefit from the protections provided by an estate plan, yet you may not realize that simply having a will may not be enough....
Think about every aspect of property division
When you are going through a divorce, you need to know that someone is on your side. We are here to help you learn about all of the options that you have as you are going through this process. There are many different points that you need to think about when you are...
Proposed tax plan would eliminate alimony deduction
If you're contemplating divorce or in the midst of one, you've likely heard that the tax bill that's currently being considered in Congress includes a provision to eliminate the tax deduction for people who pay alimony. Further, alimony would no longer be taxed as...
4 things you should know about mental illness and divorce
Whether your mental illness is the reason for your divorce or just one of many factors, you need to understand how it can affect your situation in court.These are some things that you should know long before you ever step foot in court: Mental illness has lost a lot...
Helping your kids enjoy the first post-divorce holiday season
The first holiday season after a separation or divorce can be a challenging and emotionally-fraught one for parents. However, it's essential to make it one that your kids will remember fondly and not try to block from their memories when they're older.First, parents...
What can you do if your ex is disparaging you?
Not all divorces are amicable. Too often, one or both spouses have residual anger and other emotions that may only get worse as the divorce proceedings unfold.Unlike several decades ago when the worst thing they could do is berate you to friends, family members and...
Is your spouse hiding assets using cryptocurrency?
increasingly, people transfer money electronically and through all sorts of methods that didn't exist just a few decades ago. That means it can be challenging to ensure that you have an accurate picture of what you and your spouse are entitled to split and what your...
A wrong way to handle things: Child custody swap ends in arrests
There's a right way and a wrong way to handle things when you have to meet up with someone to make a routine custody exchange.Two women decidedly picked the wrong way to handle the exchange of a 4-year-old child. The intent behind the exchange was allowing the child...